Barbara Hammer Gets Her Due
A tribute for the late queer artist, 15 years of BlackStar Film Festival in Philly, and what two American doctors learned in Gaza.
The latest documentary sheds light on the stark reality of the US-funded genocide in Gaza, following three humanitarian doctors as they navigate the grim situation. Barbara Hammer, a pioneering filmmaker, is celebrated through a biopic that delves into her life and work. Meanwhile, photographer Misan Harriman's activism is explored in a new documentary, though it risks overly idealizing the movements she photographs.
The Philadelphia BlackStar Film Festival, founded by Maori Karmael Holmes, is highlighted for its transformation into a haven for diverse storytelling. The festival showcased films on various topics, including Anishinaabe repatriation, Dr. Leslie King Hammond's influence, and the Puerto Rican history of the Upper West Side. Critics also weighed in on the complexities of protest photography and an exploration of art and resistance through film.
Lastly, a documentary titled "Remaining Native" tells the story of a Paiute teenager's love for running and the legacy of his great-grandfather, who fled an Indigenous residential school.
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